Spanish 1.0 FTE

About the Role

The selected candidate will provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person will organize and implement an instructional program to ensure students achieve academic success in accordance with GPPSS policies, goals, and objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan secondary level teaching certificate
• FF endorsement and Spanish Highly Qualified status required
• Significant experience and/or coursework in related fields
• Related academic endorsements preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and instruct the established Grosse Pointe Curriculum
• Include culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, covering historical or cultural impacts on the world, nation, or community
• Design instructional activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures
• Foster a positive environment where students are encouraged to be actively engaged in learning
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Ensure continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the school and classroom
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
• Assist students who have physical difficulties
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork

Pay

Salary is based on the GPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which may recognize previous professional teaching experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System (www.michigan.gov/ors)